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February 13 2008

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December 07 20072007-12-07A photograph of a shrine-like setting with two life-sized gilded murti figures seated side by side on a raised platform, draped in green, blue and magenta cloth and garlanded with yellow and red flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, white dhoti and layered gold necklaces, and holds a staff-like object; the figure on the right wears a red and gold sari and a crown-like headdress with a gold necklace. Before them stands a decorated green silk offering with a silver-patterned maroon panel, a rudraksha-style garland, and an arrangement of brass vessels, a kalasha-like pot, oil lamps, flowers and a conch-shaped object. A red velvet curtain forms the backdrop. These are statues, not physical people, so no people are present in the scene.2007-12-07April 20 20122012-04-20 +1 copiesJuly 21 20102010-07-21A photograph of a gilded temple shrine with a red curtain backdrop and ornate gold arch. Two large deity murtis sit on a raised dais: the central figure wears an orange turban, gold crown, multiple gold and bead necklaces and holds a trident-like staff, while the figure beside wears a blue and white dhoti-style garment, a gold crown and a garland of white flowers. Between them, a seated white marble statue in a white turban, rudraksha-style beads and a white cloth sits on a blue draped seat, garlanded with pink and red flowers. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a small standing white-clad figure statue appears in a niche at right. No living people are visible.2012-04-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a richly decorated shrine with golden arch framing a red curtain. Two gilded murtis of a seated deity pair sit on a yellow-draped platform: the male figure wears an orange turban with crescent ornament, blue garment, heavy jewelled necklaces and holds a trident; the female figure wears an orange sari with gold border and ornate jewelry. Between them stands a silver shiva lingam with a serpent coil, garlanded with red and yellow flower garlands. In the foreground, a white-skinned statue of a seated figure in orange robe and rudraksha mala holds one hand raised, placed before a silver altar with a kalasha-like offering. The image is a photo of a temple shrine tableau.2010-07-09A night photograph of a shrine inside a white stone temple structure showing an image of a seated divine couple, a male deity and a female deity, with a shivalinga-like form and garlands in front. The male figure holds a trident-like staff and wears a white dhoti with an orange-gold border, white and red garlands and a crown; the female figure wears a blue and orange blouse with a red and gold skirt and a crown. Both are adorned with red and white flower garlands and rudraksha-style necklaces. Behind them hangs a violet cloth with gold embroidery, flanked by two gold and red decorative umbrellas. Oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and brass offering dishes sit on the altar, consistent with a pradosha puja. No people are visible in the scene.2007-09-24August 09 20152015-08-09Photograph of a shrine at Aadikailaasa, Bengaluru, dominated by a large golden statue of a four-armed deity with a trident and orange turban, wearing layered silver necklaces and a blue and pink dhoti, standing beside a golden-clad female figure in a pink sari with garlands. Below them, a seated figure in an orange robe and orange headwear sits on a white-draped platform; this is a statue, not a physical person. Flower garlands in red, yellow, white and orange hang across the platform, with brass oil lamps on either side and a red curtain behind. A small brass lamp and a figure in a rose-coloured costume stand at the right edge. The seated figure is a statue and no physical people are visible in the scene.2008-02-13December 06 20132013-12-06May 25 20082008-05-25Two golden metal statues of a deity couple stand inside a gilded arched shrine against a red cloth backdrop. The male figure holds a trident and wears an orange-saffron cloth, a golden crown, and layered beaded necklaces with rudraksha-style strands. The female figure wears a green silk sari with gold border, a golden headdress, and white pearl-style garlands. Both are draped in garlands of red and yellow flowers. A purple cloth covers the base in the foreground, and a partial figure in a dark striped garment appears at the lower left edge.2013-12-04